Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace (2 Days)
The QA Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed for those who would like to raise their awareness of mental health, develop an understanding on how to support, reassure and signpost fellow colleagues to professional support.
Course Overview
Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet whilst we know how to take care of our own physical health, many people do not know how to support friends, relatives or even colleagues who are experiencing poor mental health. By developing a greater understanding of common mental health conditions, as well as how best to support and guide someone to professional help, you can help to reduce the stigma associated with mental health in the UK.
What's Covered?
The QA Level 2 Award in Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions in the workplace and how best to offer support and guidance to colleagues. During this course, candidates will develop a greater understanding on the importance of positive mental health and wellbeing in the workplace and the role that everyone plays in recognising and handling mental health issues at work.
During this 2-day course, you will also cover:
Understanding mental health and its importance
The roles and responsibilities for mental health in the workplace
Importance of own wellbeing as a mental health first aider
Common mental health conditions, including:
Characteristics and features
Work-related stress
Anxiety
Eating disorders
Depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Phobias
Bipolar
Self-harm
Psychosis
Suicide
Promoting positive mental health first aid in the workplace
Best practice for employers
Mental health first aid at work action plan
Appropriate coping strategies
How employers can provide support to employees in the workplace
Assisting those off work or returning to work
Procedures to support employees who are off work whilst experiencing poor mental health
Types of support available both locally and nationally